The core of this exhibition’s identity were Vera’s signature and iconic ladybugs; they made appearances on many of Vera’s designs and became the exhibition's core concept — “The Wandering Hero”. At the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) she embarked on a museum-wide journey, traveling across promotional animations, exhibition walls, elevator doors, merchandise, and the lobby’s front desk.
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Curators: Elissa Auther & Alida Jekabson. Exhibition Design: Hendrik Gerrits & Willow Holdorf. Creative Director, design, & animation: Joshua Graver. / Designer & animation: Valentina Vergara. / Installation photography jenna bascom.